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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.92, 15,245.82 and 6,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.92, 15,245.82 and 6,012.06 is: 8,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.92 : 15,245.82 = 6,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.92/15,245.82 = 6,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.92x = 15,245.82 × 6,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.92x = 91,658,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,658,784.59/11,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.47

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